HOW TO FILE

Have you lost your job or had your work hours reduced? File and manage your Unemployment Insurance claim using UI Onlinesm. edd.ca.gov/ui_online

• File or reopen a claim.

• Certify for benefits and get paid faster.

Create a Benefit Programs edd.ca.gov/bpo

• Choose a personal image and caption. Select and answer four security questions.

• Check your email. Select the unique link within 48 hours of receiving the email to complete the process or you’ll need to start over.

Important: Check your junk/spam folder if you don’t see this message in your inbox. File your UI Claim

Log in to Benefit Programs Online and select UI Online to get started.

• Select file a claim.

• Provide your general information, last employer information, and employment history.

• Review the information you provided on the summary page and then select Submit. Note: After submitting your claim, a confirmation page will display. You may keep your confirmation number for your records.

UI Online is available during the times listed below:

Mon. 4 a.m.-10 p.m. Tues.-friday 2 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat. 2 a.m.-8 p.m.

Sun. 5 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

Contractors needing relief California’s self-employed workers and independent contractors who have seen their income slashed due to COVID-19 will have the chance to apply for federal relief — but not until the end of April. The state’s Employment Development Department is creating a one-stop website for people to apply for as much as $600 a week for their unemployed time from March 29.